Claiborne CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Mississippi
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2021 | 123 hrs | 4,749 (80%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 19 hrs | 4,654 (78%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 4, 2021 | 52 hrs | 3,828 (64%) | Tornado |
| Oct 10, 2020 | 171 hrs | 3,695 (62%) | Hurricane Delta |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 175 hrs | 3,538 (59%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Claiborne County recorded 1,473 distinct power outage events, averaging 7.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Claiborne County started February 18, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 123 hours and leaving up to 4,749 customers without power (80% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Claiborne County, with 204 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Claiborne County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 0th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Claiborne County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson County | F | 0th |
| Jefferson County | F | 1st |
| Amite County | F | 2nd |
| Franklin County | F | 2nd |
| Copiah County | F | 4th |
Most reliable counties in Mississippi
The top 3 counties in Mississippi by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw County | A | 99th |
| Alcorn County | A | 98th |
| Monroe County | A | 98th |
Least reliable counties in Mississippi
The bottom 3 counties in Mississippi by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson County | F | 0th |
| Claiborne County | F | 0th |
| Jefferson County | F | 1st |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Claiborne County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Claiborne County recorded 1,473 outage events, averaging 7.8 hours each.
What is Claiborne County's reliability grade?
Claiborne County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 0th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Claiborne County?
The worst outage on record started February 18, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 123 hours and affecting up to 4,749 customers.